Much of my life has been lived in a state of grief. Some of it has simply happened, some of it I have caused or contributed to. Divorce. Stepmom-hood. Loss. Depression. Change. Grief is mostly un-fun and it's pain, and avoiding painful un-fun things is sometimes my favourite. So it built up. It's been a... Continue Reading →

So, I recently did something cringeworthy. And it's not the first time. So I'm calling myself out on it, and I'm calling out other people who do it too. Turns out, there are a lot of us. Someone who disagreed with me on the internet told me to "have discernment" because of my views. And... Continue Reading →

I have heard that divorce is like a death, but without the final closure part. I have heard it being compared to an orange being ripped apart, with all of the juice and fleshy bits and pulp spilling out. It's a grotesque way to picture something as delightful as fruit. There's a super cheesy movie... Continue Reading →

When I was in grade 7 or 8 (I can't remember which), I staged a coup against my teacher. Apparently there was something wrong with the system and I thought it would be the best thing for everyone if I did something about it. I'm pretty sure that the "something" I did amounted to extra... Continue Reading →

Some call it "spiritual authority" and others simply call it "authority." But within Christianity, many Christians view heirarchy as an integral part of their faith. It's a big deal. There appear to be different interpretations of what this actually is. I haven't figured out what the mainstream definition is. I'm not sure there even is... Continue Reading →

I used to be a brat. I still am. But I also used to be entitled, and gratitude is a road I've had to walk. There's a Fred Rogers quote that has become famous in the midst of the tragedies that seem to roll in and crash over this world like constant waves: "When I... Continue Reading →

My teenage son remembers the day his dad and I got divorced. Or so he thinks. He would have been about 4 at the time, and he says he was standing in between us and we were yelling each other. His dad had the car keys and said "I'm going to Wal-Mart!" And then I... Continue Reading →

So, I've been all convicted and such. I was having a discussion today with a stranger on the internet about submission vs obedience and she brought up Ephesians 5. My first response was PRIDE, because I have done all sorts of research into it, and I had a long, thorough answer to give her. I... Continue Reading →

A while back, I read a quote. It describes common views on marriage roles within Christianity: "Two people with equal value before God walking in different and unequal roles. A marriage where I follow Christ's leading and then (my wife) follows me." Many Christians believe in a "God-given" hierarchy within marriage. To them, it looks... Continue Reading →